Keller Seed Store
Photo by P.McW
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In 2007 the building that was the early home of Keller Seed Store
on East Main in Shawnee sits empty.
The faded sign has been uncovered and is seen above the awning.
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Keller Feed Store History -
Three brothers, William and Antonio Keller and half
brother, Fred Strube, came to Shawnee, Oklahoma Territory in 1895-1896.
William was a barber and Antonio & Fred were skilled leather workers.
In 1903 William sold his interest in the barber shop and in the fall of
that year joined with Sidney Clarke to form a partnership to handle seeds
and all allied lines. The seed business prospered until August 1936
when William's sons, Frank & Reuben, purchased Mr. Clarke's interest
in the business. They renamed the business Keller Seed Store.
At this time, William S. "Bill" Keller, son of Frank took over the accounting
department for the new family business. The business closed in 1978.
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